Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 1990
ReviewPatterns of nausea and vomiting in children: nursing assessment and intervention.
Although aggressive treatments for childhood cancer have resulted in an increased cure rate, increased incidence of treatment-related side effects also has occurred. Nausea and vomiting are two common side effects of cancer treatment in children. ⋯ Focus is placed on assessment, incidence and etiology of nausea and vomiting, patterns of nausea and vomiting, developmental influences on nursing intervention, innovative nursing strategies, behavioral interventions, specific antiemetic therapy, and home care. A need for further study of nausea and vomiting associated with childhood cancer treatment is identified.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 1990
Delirium in patients with cancer: nursing assessment and intervention.
Delirium has been found to occur in 25% to 40% of patients with cancer at some time during their illness and has been reported to be as high as 85% in patients with advanced disease. The cognitive and behavioral changes associated with delirium cause emotional distress to the patient and family. More seriously, delirium can lead to dementia or death if untreated. ⋯ This presentation offers a standard of care which describes the nursing diagnoses associated with delirium, specific assessment criteria, interventions, and expected patient outcomes. Delirium represents a quality of life issue. This standard of practice provides the means for the nurse to have an impact on the patient's and family's quality of life.